Are you planning an excursion program, and this is the main purpose of a tourist trip to Germany? In this case, it is best to postpone the trip, as the temperature rise in February is insignificant and the weather cannot be called comfortable for long walks.
February weather in Germany
- The coldest areas are the southern ones, as they are closest to the Alps. However, planning to visit the resorts of Bavaria, you can enjoy skiing and snowboarding. There is enough snow here for the delight of active tourists. In addition, the daytime temperature is around + 2-3C. Ski resorts operate successfully thanks to frequent and heavy snowfalls and night temperatures ranging from -6-8C.
- In most cities in Germany, recreation conditions cannot be called favorable, despite the fact that the sun pleases more often than in January. Walking is hampered by low temperatures and cold winds, heavy rainfall. From the second half of February, temperatures are gradually increasing: Frankfurt am Main, Dusseldorf, Cologne + 9-10C, Berlin + 7-10C.
- On the coast of the North and Baltic Seas, there is a high level of humidity, and therefore long walks are also impossible.
Holidays and festivals in Germany in February
In February, carnivals are held in Germany, which are known as the "fifth season". Festivities begin one and a half months before Easter, and the climax falls on the week before Lent.
It is customary to have a carouse on Fat Thursday after the day service is held in the churches. The fun lasts about a week. When planning a holiday in Germany in February, you can enjoy the cheerful mood of locals and tourists, costume processions. The brightest carnivals are held in Berlin, Munich, Cologne.
For two days, a festival is held in Bremen, where the best samba dancers perform.
Berlin hosts an international film festival in February, in which 124 countries take part.
In Germany, there are two more significant events in February: the night of museums, the international festival of media art Transmediale.
Prices for a tourist trip to Germany in February
In February, the prices for vacations are identical to the summer ones. Some ski resorts in Germany offer discounted tourist stays, which makes them slightly cheaper than in December - January.
